Meta Quest VR Headsets Gain Spatial Video Playback Capability , Just Ahead of Apple Vision Pro Launch
Now you can sit alone in the dark and relive memories, without having to spend $3,500.
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Apple has made spatial video recording and playback a key feature of its VR headset, but it won't be the only device that can handle stereoscopic video. Meta has announced that its Quest VR headset is getting spatial video playback capabilities, fitting perfectly with the announcement of Apple's Vision Pro expected tomorrow.
You can upload Spatial Video via the Meta Quest on your smartphone, but currently only on iPhone. Beyond that, you will specifically need an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max to create the videos. The content will be stored in the cloud and not on the Headset, in order to preserve essential hard drive space. Once uploaded, you will be able to relive your memories, as the increased depth that Spatial videos provide is quite exciting.
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Meta has released several test videos for users to see what's going on. This feature isn't exclusive to the recently released Meta Quest 3.You'll also be able to view Spatial Video through the Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro. As usual, the original Meta Quest is being left out. It's worth noting that the Viture One and One Lite XR can also play Spatial Video.
The video projector is part of a larger system update that brings several other upgrades to Meta Quest users. The headset's web browser will now be able to play web-based games, with support for external game controllers. Additionally, live streaming to Facebook is now available to everyone, after a limited introduction.
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Finally, there are some new quick actions with a single gesture. For example, you can mute your microphone or take a photo by simply looking down at your wrist with a small pinch. Hmm, strange. This also looks suspiciously like the way the Apple Vision Pro is controlled.
Source: engadget
